Sustainability A Systems Approach
Sustainability A Systems Approach by Anthony M. H. Clayton, published by Earthscan in 1996, offers a comprehensive introduction to the complexities of sustainability. This edition spans 258 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the multifaceted nature of sustainability, emphasizing the need for policies that adapt to evolving knowledge and circumstances. It explores the intersection of sustainability with various disciplines, providing insights into complex adaptive systems and general systems theory.
Readers will find a thorough explanation of sustainability’s implications for social and economic management. The content is tailored for undergraduate students, making it suitable for a variety of courses in business, economics, and social sciences. By examining the principles of sustainable development, natural resources, and ecological considerations, this book serves as a foundational resource for understanding the intricate dynamics of sustainability in human activities.
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The question of sustainability affects most areas of human activity. It is intrinsically complex and multi-disciplinary. Sustainable policies have to adapt to new knowledge and changing circumstances. Understanding sustainability and ways of achieving it have to involve an understanding of complex adaptive systems and general systems theory – a rapidly developing new branch of social studies.;This book provides an introduction and thorough explanation of this field, and shows its application in the social and economic management of sustainability. It is written for readers at an undergraduate level and should be useful for a wide range of undergraduate courses.
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